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Chancellor White's budget column will be published Thursday, May 7.

Robert Ziel wins Paul Gleason Lead by Example Award

Head shot of Robert "Zeke" Ziel
Robert "Zeke" Ziel has been instrumental in the evolution of interagency fire management and science enterprise in Alaska. Read more

Nanook Navigator: Summer 2020 training opportunities

Nanook Navigator training opportunities are available throughout the summer. The first training, called "Back to the Basics," is on May 11 from 3-4 p.m.
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Caught in the epicenter

Qian Li's goggles become foggy while working. Photo courtesy by Qian Li.
Qian Li ’12 was vacationing in China when news of the novel coronavirus started to circulate. Hired onto a documentary team, she departed for Wuhan, the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, on Feb. 5.
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Deadlines and reminders

Dell bulk-buy program (May 6)
Parking permit refunds (May 8)
Blackboard Learn upgrade (May 8)

Teaching Tip: Early reflections about what worked and what we learned

Sean Walklin in his chef coat in the CTC kitchen with students on the left. Sean in a UAF sweatshirt in front of his computer at home on the right.
With an unprecedented semester behind us, some faculty share their perspectives on how they adapted their teaching in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

Podcast amplifies Alaska voices on science and life

Podcast amplifies Alaska voices on science and life
A UAF researcher’s dream of combining science and storytelling will come to fruition as a podcast May 7. Alaska Voices will feature 60 conversations with scientists, community members, leaders and students from across the state. Read more

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